Bible Verses about “the power of the tongue”
The Bible contains 14 verses about the power of the tongue across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn't bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless.”
“I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.”
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.”
“For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.”
“But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.”
“There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.”
“Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.”
“In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
“Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.”
“He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.”
“A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.”